York's historic streets provide a huge range of amazing places to explore.

There are historical attractions like the medieval, gothic-style cathedral York Minster, the ancient City Walls and Yorkshire Museum, unforgettable experiences at the Jorvik Viking Centre and an insight into the cities industrious past at The National Rail Museum.

One great way to uncover the hidden secrets of this exciting city and have a lot of fun at the same time it with a Treasure Trail.

Designed for ages from six to 106, there are 7 Treasure Trails to choose from across York with enticing titles like 'York Chocolate and Sweet Trail', 'York Museum Gardens Area Trail', and the 'University of York Campus Trail'.

Explore York's Museum Garden's on a Treasure Hunt and journey through the lively shopping streets and off the beaten track. Solve the whodunit on a Murder Mystery Trail at York Station spotting clues via Station Road and Museum Street to York Minster and complete a Spy Mission Trail as you crack the codes around the historic city walls and the River Ouse.

The Trails cost £6.99 (plus P&P if required), are suitable for groups of up to five and, compared to the average family day out at a theme park or visitor attraction, represent amazing value for money. They're also really popular with a Facebook star rating of 4.8/5.

Lasting around two hours, the aim is to solve clues on a circular route of approximately two miles incorporating plaques, signs, statues, monuments, images, engravings or any other unique or quirky features found in the area.

They can be downloaded from Treasure Trails' website (www.treasuretrails.co.uk) and printed immediately, or sent in the post.

As well as providing a fun way to explore a new area, the Trails also offer the chance to see an area you thought you knew well in a totally different way.

What:    Uncover York's Hidden Secrets with Treasure Trails

Why:      Try a Treasure Trail: A great way to uncover the hidden secrets of York's and have a lot of fun at the same time is with a Treasure Trail.

Price:     Treasure Trails cost £6.99 (plus P&P if required)

Website: www.treasuretrails.co.uk 

ENDS

For more information please contact:

Jaimie Poyner | jaimie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07896744943

Notes for Editors

• Visit treasuretrails.co.uk to find out more and to download one of more than 1,200 Trails across the UK